The table below lists reasons why an iBOT® may help you live a more independent life.
| Mode/Item | Unique Features | Sample reason it is needed |
| Standard Mode | Water resistant power base – can be hosed down following outdoor activities to travel back indoors in one device Comfort Tilt allows up to 20 degrees of tilt Drive up to 6.8 mph | Keeps home cleaner Travel further with better battery life Low floor to knee height allows safe and easy access under tables, desks, etc. Comfort tilt for relaxed seating |
| 4-Wheel Mode | Climb curbs up to 5” tall Drive on soft or loose terrain (such as dirt, grass, gravel, and/or snow) Terrain following keeps the seat level to the changing terrain (up or down slopes) automatically | Access sidewalks, cobblestone walkways, gravel driveways Better reach for access to daily chores like cooking, laundry, etc. Access businesses/restaurants with tall thresholds or single step up Reach cabinets, shelves, freezer, etc. Ability to go out and drive through snow Great for recreation such as fishing, shooting, archery, and more Take the iBOT® to parks, beaches, hiking trails, and other uneven terrain for recreation and leisure Get into non-ADA-compliant buildings Access the home using a ramp while maintaining a safe, seated posture when ascending and descending the incline Provides stability when descending ramps for those with gravitational instability and trunk weakness |
| Balance Mode | Elevates seat-to-floor height from 18.7” (Standard Mode) to between 30.5” and 35.8” Travels up to 21 miles on a charge | Because wheelchair users are often at a lower height, they are at high risk for developing repetitive stress injuries (RSI) of the cervical spine (neck) and shoulder complex (shoulder). A wheelchair seat in an elevated position minimizes the risk of RSI. Better access to daily chores like cooking, laundry, etc. Reach cabinets, shelves, freezer, etc. Be more engaged in social settings – socialize and travel at eye level with others At a higher seated level, Balance Mode provides better viewing for concerts, fairs, presentations, etc., especially when ADA access is limited or unavailable |
| Stair Mode | Climb stairs independently or with a trained assistant | Access environments where stairs are a barrier, such as homes of friends, family, & neighbors Access necessary community areas you couldn’t before due to stairs, such as libraries, government buildings, and schools |
| Remote Mode | Move the device unoccupied Climb up to 20-degree slopes | Move device more easily around bed/toilet/couch when not in the device using remote cable Use portable ramps to drive the iBOT® into and out of vehicles – with the available fold-down back, the iBOT® fits in the trunk of standard SUVs, minivans, and trucks |
| Drive from the iBOT® | WC-19 Transit Approved with two options: iBOT® EZ Lock NMEDA Approved 4-Point Tie Down | Ride in or drive your vehicle securely without transferring |
